One of my absolute favorite things to eat year-round is soup. It’s easy to cook up in one pot, it’s versatile and so satisfying. In the colder months, there’s nothing like a hearty bowl of meat and vegetables in a… Continue reading…
soup du jour
It’s supposed to be spring here in New York, but the weather is not cooperating at all–ugh! Well, if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em I say, so why not warm up with something hearty. When I’m feeling a bit out… Continue reading…
it was a dark and stormy night…
To me, there’s nothing quite so soul-satisfying as a bowl of soup. On a chilly, rainy night (like tonight!), it’s a great way to warm you, body and mind. My grandma used to make a great mushroom barley soup–and that’s… Continue reading…
thai one on
Time to go a little exotic. Thai cuisine is all about the perfect balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet–flavors that are very satisfying in this very chilly weather. This recipe is a combination of soup and salad: you start… Continue reading…
my cross to bear no more
I have a confession to make. I am roast chicken challenged. Despite all the cooking skill and technique I’ve developed over the years, I have been consistently unable to make a roasted whole chicken that is properly cooked. No matter… Continue reading…